Part one of term paper
Romeo and Juliet - Commentary There are three characters in this extract: The servant (the Clown), Benvolio and Romeo. The servant plays only a minor role, being merely a device to allow Romeo to meet Juliet. Benvolio's name in Latin may be translated loosely to "I mean well" this is a fitting moniker for one who always offers good adv ...

Part two of term paper
... of Paris marrying Juliet (quite the opposite to his wife). They depart having entrusted the clown with the list of guests. This leads us on to the servant asking for Romeo's help in reading the list, therefore alerting Romeo to the forthcoming party. The passage is one that serves mainly to advance the plot, and to construct a situation whereby Romeo ends up going to Capulet's party. The way in which Benvolio advises Romeo to compare Rosaline to any other girl at the party is very similar to the ...